Mentors have been really important in our lives and this is one way that we want to pay it forward.
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Not network. We care about who you are, not who you know. Let's build something awesome together :)
"Love each other like the members of your family. Be the best at showing honor to each other." Romans 12:10
We treat each other like family and strive to be a "home away from home" for international students. This includes meeting in one another's homes, playing games, studying, exploring new places together, and being able to be fully known and loved in all of our goofiness and seriousness.
"God's word is a lamp before my feet and a light for my journey." Psalm 119:105
Have you ever had questions like: Who am I? Why am I here? Where am I going when I die? What is truly valuable in life? In addition to providing answers to some of life's biggest questions, we discuss how the bible relates to our own life to help us have a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
"A sweet friendship refreshes the soul" Prov 27:9 ; " If one person falls, the other can reach out and help." Ecc 4:10a
We've experienced how a good group of friends can make a big difference while going through the ups and downs of college life! We hope to create a space where authentic, lifelong friendships can be developed among students from all nations and walks of life!
"Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success." Proverbs 15:22
Our extensive network of Cal alumni volunteers are currently working professionals in various disciplines. We hope to provide support and guidance to students academically, professionally, and spiritually as they navigate life at UC Berkeley and beyond.
"We love because God first loved us." 1 John 4:19 ; "Let all that you do be done in love." 1 Corinthians 16:14
Our goal is to be a source of strength to the international student community, and to help one another grow into people who can have genuine love and care for others and the world around us.
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IUSM began in 2003 when a group of UC Berkeley alumni started a campus group called IGSM to support international graduate students. A few years later, we decided to form a campus group dedicated to supporting international undergraduate students. Today there are 9 IUSM chapters and counting at universities across the United States!
WHY MENTORSHIP?
At IUSM, we believe that God has made human beings with multi-dimensional qualities. Each of us has intellectual, emotional, relational, and spiritual capacity and needs that can be shaped and developed in order to handle life’s challenges and difficulties. Proverbs 15:22 says “Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.” As mentors we are passionate about giving international college students mentorship to become well-rounded, mature individuals in each of these areas to help raise up leaders for the next generation.
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